When taking your cat out for vet visits or grooming appointments, a "cat harness" is a must-have item to prevent escapes.
While essential for safety, many cats dislike harnesses. When you try to use one, you might worry it will come off, or get frustrated because it's difficult to put on.
To solve these problems, we created a cat-specific harness with attention to both material and design.
Easy to put on and take off. And, securely holds them. We will explain in detail the features and commitment behind Poponeko's original "Cat-Friendly Vest Harness with Leash."
You might be thinking, "Do cats need a harness even though they don't go for walks?" However, more and more cat owners are purchasing them to prevent accidental escapes.
For example, when visiting the vet or a groomer, a cat may suddenly jump out of their carrier. If you're concerned about just using a carrier, a harness and leash can prevent them from escaping.
In recent years, awareness of disaster preparedness for pets has increased, and cat harnesses and leashes have gained attention as disaster preparedness items.
Preventing escape during evacuation
In an emergency such as a disaster, you may need to evacuate with your cat. While people are panicking, cats can also panic due to the unusual atmosphere. Even if they are in a carrier bag, there is a risk of escape, so attaching a harness and securely holding the leash will provide peace of mind.
Preventing escape at evacuation shelters
Even if you safely reach an evacuation shelter, there are still few shelters where you can stay in the same room as your cat. There may not always be cages for cats, so a possible scenario is that your cat will stay in a carrier bag, and then be taken out for meals, toilet breaks, and exercise.
Here too, there is a risk of escape, so a harness and leash are essential. As preparation for a disaster, it's also important to get your cat accustomed to wearing a harness during meals and toilet breaks on a daily basis.
As interest in "pet disaster preparedness" grew, we received many requests for "cat harnesses" at Poponeko.
A cat harness is meant to protect your cat in an emergency. Therefore, simply attaching a leash to a collar is not enough.
We believe that a harness must be quick to put on, difficult to escape from, and comfortable for the cat. With this in mind, we reviewed materials and designs and developed a harness specifically designed for cats.
To understand what kind of cat harnesses cat owners are looking for and what problems they face, we conducted a survey of 1,800 cat owners. We found that most owners prioritize a harness that is "difficult to escape from."
Poponeko's cat harness is meticulously designed in terms of shape, material, and stitching, incorporating various features to ensure your cat will wear it without discomfort.
Three-dimensional vest for a secure hold
The biggest concern with a cat harness is that it might come off. A "vest-type" harness, which has a large surface area in contact with the body, can securely hold agile and flexible cats.
Hard to slip off
Super-three-dimensional structure
This is not repurposed dog supplies, but rather a super-three-dimensional structure that fits a cat's physique. The back features a 5cm wide hook-and-loop fastener that can be securely fastened to fit your cat's size.
No waste
Simple design
A complex structure that requires reading an instruction manual to put on would be a problem in an emergency. We eliminated unnecessary decorations and parts, focusing on a simple and easy-to-wear design.
Cats and their owners
Stress-free
It's easy to put on, so your cat won't have time to resist. This prevents them from forming a negative impression of the harness, reducing stress. Of course, it's also easy to take off.
Because these products come into direct contact with your beloved cat's skin, we have carefully selected only the finest materials.
The outer fabric is made of stain-resistant domestic cotton-polyester dungaree. Despite being thin, it has just the right amount of stiffness, so it fits your cat's body perfectly. It is lightweight and easy to move in.
The lining that touches your cat's skin is made from domestically produced organic cotton, offering an exquisitely soft feel. This minimizes the burden on their fur and skin. The cushioned fabric gently but firmly supports your cat's upper body.
The "hook-and-loop fastener" on the back is a soft type, also used in human baby clothes, to ensure it doesn't bother your cat.
High-level sewing techniques are required to create a three-dimensional harness. Since it is designed to protect your cat's life in an emergency, skilled technicians at our affiliated factory in Japan carefully sew each one by hand.
Attention to Tags
To minimize irritation to your cat's skin, we use soft, non-irritating materials for the care tags and name tags.
Thorough Inspection and Hygiene Management
We maintain high quality by conducting inspections at our in-house workshop. We also thoroughly manage hygiene to prevent mold, bacteria, and dirt from adhering to the products.
Poponeko began with a comment from a cat lover.
A portion of the sales will be donated to organizations working to eliminate the culling of cats.
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